Lion Book of Five-Minute Parables

Description

Ten parables from the Bible faithfully retold with warmth and truth, which can be read aloud in 5 minutes each.

What is it like to lose something very precious? Is having lots of money really important?

Discover the stories that Jesus told about listening and forgiveness, using talents and being prepared in these engaging retellings of the top ten most popular parables that children enjoy hearing read aloud.

Each story begins with a short phrase that encapsulates the message and then is retold with warmth and sincerity. The stories are designed to be read as individual episodes in just five minutes each - perfect for bedtime or reading to a group of children. Nadine Wickenden's fun illustrations, which make use of textiles, bring the faithful retellings alive with lots to explore and engage a child's imagination.

The stories are: The Sower and the Seed, The Rich Fool, The Great Feast, The Lost Coin, The Prodigal Son, The Widow and the Judge, The Unforgiving Steward, The Workers in the Vineyard, The Foolish Bridesmaids, and The Three Servants.